Tips for our Group Motorcycle Ride

Riding with a Group of Fellow Motorcyclists Can Be a Bit Intimidating at First.

Most group rides are organized under the assumption that everyone who shows up are experienced riders who have ridden in groups before. Those assumptions makes it very difficult for new riders to take the plunge and go on their inaugural group ride.

For those who do get up enough courage, there is the worry that they will do something wrong, misinterpret a hand signal, or follow too closely. Adding to the anxiety are concerns over proper protocol for fuel stops, whether they will run short of fuel before everyone else, whether the group will be taking curves faster than the new rider is comfortable with. And, especially for the male riders, there is the fear that someone will recognise that they are inexperienced.

TIPS: Learn basic hand signals. 

A good lead rider will use hand signals and expect them to be passed along by the riders behind him. The image shows the basic hand or most common hand signals for group rides. To avoid confusion and misinterpretation, the group should discuss about this during a meeting or before the group ride. 

More power CMBC Riders!